Legendary bluesman Bob Margolin returns to Jimbo's Take 2

A Music Company Inc. and KRCC-FM bring back Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin on Thursday, April 10, 2008 for his third engagement at Jimbo's Take 2, 2427 N. Union Blvd. After two successful appearances at the venue in March and October 2007, Margolin has been eager to return to Jimbo's Take 2.

"The gigs I've done at Jimbo's are very special to me, an opportunity to put aside the idea of presenting a show, and just sit in a small room with new friends and play my deepest music and tell some stories I've acquired from my direct experience. With help from harp player and blues singer Al Chesis, we can go where the moment takes us. The friendly atmosphere, intimate room and perfect sound set us up to play our best music and have a special good time. Can't wait to get back again," exclaims Margolin.

"Bob Margolin with his Telecaster, accompanied by Al Chesis of the Delta Sonics on harmonica, provided their audience with an absolutely wonderful night of blues salted with interesting stories. This was truly one of the best evenings of music I've been privileged to hear!" says Jim Adam of Jimbo's Take 2

He can be seen with Muddy Waters and The Band in "The Last Waltz," the classic music documentary. His most recent album "In North Carolina" features Margolin playing original and cover songs that are, as he explains, "in my heart when I'm home. All of my previous recordings were made in studios or live on stage. This one has been crafted slowly over the last few years. Some are solo performances, some employ overdubbing added instruments."

His recording "The Bob Margolin All-Star Blues Jam" for Telarc Records, features many of today's surviving Chicago blues legends. Since the '90s, he has also recorded albums for the Powerhouse, Alligator and Blind Pig labels. He writes a regular column forBlues Revue magazine and contributes to BluesWax.com online magazine.

Video of Bob at the 2007 Greeley Blues Festival can be viewed at www.AMusicCompanyInc.com/calendar

Bob's recent accomplishments include:

• Played guitar as a guest on two 2008 Grammy Award-nominated albums in the Traditional Blues category: Koko Taylor's "Old School" and Kenny Wayne Shepherd's "Ten Days Out." The Vizztone label group also released a CD nominated in the same category: Pinetop Perkin's "On the 88's Live in Chicago," part of the DVD/CD package "Born in the Honey."

•Nominated for two 2008 Blues Music Awards: Traditional Blues Male Artist of the Year and Best Instrumentalist - Guitar.

• Listed in Rolling Stone as one of the top 25 albums of 2007: "Breakin' It Up, Breakin' It Down" (Sony/BMG/Legacy) - Muddy Waters, Johnny Winter and James Cotton. This album is also nominated for a Blues Music Award in the Best Historical Album category. Bob also has played on, produced or consulted on, and written liner notes for four reissues of Muddy Waters' albums on the Sony/Legacy label. He appears on the Muddy Waters Classic Concerts DVD, playing in 1977 with Muddy and writing liner notes for the DVD.

Bob Margolin is a blues guitar player and vocalist, a recording artist who tours worldwide leading his own band and The Bob Margolin All-Star Blues Jam. He won a W.C. Handy Award in 2005 for Guitar and played guitar in Muddy Waters' Band from 1973-80.

In today's blues music scene, Bob Margolin is carrying on the tradition with a full schedule of festivals, concerts and club appearances.

Jimbo's Take 2 is located on Union Boulevard. A unique listening venue for the discriminating audience. The venue seats 65 people. The setting is a back porch with professional state-of-the-art lighting, sound, stage and the great sound engineer, Jim Adam. Age appropriate children are welcome with a parent. Visit www.jimbostake2.com. "Jimbo's Take 2 is an intimate listening venue with great sound at a reasonable volume level without the distractions normally associated with live music," explains Amy Whitesell of A Music Company Inc.

Tickets may be purchased online at www.AMusicCompanyInc.Com, www.JimbosTake2.com or at the door on the day of the show. Prices are $20 in advance and $25 the day of show. Doors will open at 6:45, and show time is 7:30 p.m.